"What's this? If I were at my peak, I could casually refine a pill that would allow you to step into the Profound Void Realm," Spirit Elder snorted coldly. He wasn't really boasting. Throughout the history of the Sacred Province, Venerable Realm alchemists could definitely be counted on one hand. Moreover, the 'Scripture of Conflagration' he cultivated allowed him to fuse Spiritual Fires directly into his body. What is essential for alchemy? Of course, it's a pill furnace... no, wait, it's flame and talent! Spirit Elder's mastery of spiritual fire power was unmatched in the world; having a few Divine Emperor-level followers was perfectly normal. A pity... he had met with misfortune, mistakenly trusted a disciple, and ultimately ended up dead, his Dao extinguished.
"Hehe, Spirit Elder, rest assured. I will definitely work hard in my cultivation and step into the Emperor Realm as soon as possible. Then I can help you find the materials to reshape your physical body." Lin Xi threw his head back and swallowed the pill. A wave of spiritual power immediately emanated from his entire body. Subsequently, his appearance, voice, and even his cultivation level underwent slight changes. Show-off! Although Spirit Elder loved to boast, he indeed had many good things on him. Ling Xiao, you just wait. Sooner or later, I will crush you beneath my feet! No! I'll refine you into a corpse puppet, serving me tea and water every day!
"In two days at most, that Dao Principle Spirit Fruit should ripen. Xi'er, we need to make preparations early." Spirit Elder's tone was somewhat excited. A Dao Principle Spirit Fruit! As long as he could fuse and refine it, he wouldn't have to curl up in this broken ring every day.
"Good! Spirit Elder, don't worry. I will definitely get that fruit for you. It's just..." Lin Xi suddenly lowered his voice, hesitating.
Although he would inevitably step into the Divine Emperor Realm sooner or later, by that time, Nian Qingyun would probably have been... tainted by Ling Xiao. He couldn't stand the thought of his woman following behind that Ling Clan Young Master. So, he had to find an opportunity to kill Ling Xiao first. As for the deep-seated blood feud between the Lin family and the Ling Clan... Hmph, once I rule the world and command all races, a mere Ling Clan can be destroyed with a wave of my hand.
"Hmm?" With Spirit Elder's intelligence, it was easy to guess what Lin Xi was thinking. "You want to kill Ling Xiao?"
"Correct! Spirit Elder, after today's battle, Ling Xiao will eventually become my inner demon. If I can't kill him, I'm afraid it will affect my state of mind." Sons of Destiny emphasized a flawless Dao Heart—being undefeated, suppressing all peers. But Lin Xi never expected Ling Xiao to be so strong, almost crushing him with one hand. In that moment, Lin Xi felt a fear he had never known. For him, this fear was a disgrace.
"Hmm. I didn't expect that Ling Xiao to have actually comprehended the power of a Dao Principle. This era of great contention truly produces monstrous prodigies. Even in ancient times, those who could comprehend a Dao Principle at such a young age were among the top-tier geniuses." Spirit Elder sighed inwardly. Although he hadn't shown himself today, he had sensed Ling Xiao's terrifying aura from within the ring. Especially since the Thunder Dao Principle was one of the most rigid, positive, and destructive Dao Principles in the world. If allowed to grow, perhaps Ling Xiao could truly become a Thunder Emperor one day.
"Spirit Elder..." Lin Xi clenched his fists. How could he not feel Ling Xiao's strength? But hearing Spirit Elder say it out loud filled him with an inexplicable unwillingness and resentment.
"But, Xi'er, you needn't belittle yourself. After all, you haven't known me for very long. If given five more years, you will surely surpass him."
"Spirit Elder...five years is too long..."
"Actually,if you want to defeat Ling Xiao, it's not that there's no chance... If that legacy is still there..."
"Legacy?What legacy?" Greed instantly flashed in Lin Xi's eyes. He served this old man day and night, not for lack of affection. An old monster who had lived for who knows how many millennia had an understanding of the Sacred Province that few could match.
"Well, when I traveled across the Sacred Province in the past, I once found an ancient secret realm—the site where a mighty figure fell. There was a Spiritual Fire inside with an extremely terrifying power. Based on my guess, that fire was probably the Primordial Emperor Flame, ranked third on the Spiritual Fire Leaderboard. Unfortunately, I had urgent matters at hand then, plus the secret realm was guarded by a remnant tribe, so I could only use my methods to seal it. I just don't know... if it was discovered later."
"Primordial Emperor Flame?The site of a mighty figure's fall? The legacy inside..." Lin Xi was immediately fascinated, his whole body trembling slightly with excitement. If... if I could fuse three Spiritual Fires and comprehend the power of a Dao Principle... Who in the entire Sacred Province could be his match? Furthermore, the site where an ancient mighty figure fell—if there weren't any heaven-defying opportunities inside, Lin Xi felt like slapping those dog authors.
"Spirit Elder... where did you seal that secret realm?"
"It was on a desolate mountain in the Eastern Territory...I think it was called... Mount Wudao or something..." Spirit Elder seemed hesitant, but Lin Xi was suddenly stunned.
"Mount Wudao? The Tianyuan Secret Realm?!"
Holy crap!
This old man's boasting is getting out of hand! Is he saying he personally sealed the Tianyuan Secret Realm? If you're so awesome, why didn't you seal the heavens themselves?
"You know this place?" Spirit Elder was startled by Lin Xi's reaction. "Could it be the secret realm was discovered?"
"Discovered?It's more than discovered! The Myriad Sects Assembly held in the Eastern Territory every sixty years takes place on Mount Wudao now. Only the top hundred prodigies from the Eastern Territory qualify to enter the secret realm for training." Lin Xi frowned. Regardless of who actually sealed the realm, the fact that it contained heaven-defying opportunities was known to all the sects in the Eastern Territory. But Lin Xi never dreamed in his wildest dreams that a peerless, savage flame was sealed inside. And it seemed the legacy of that ancient mighty figure had never been discovered... which meant...
"Spirit Elder, do you still remember the exact location of the fallen mighty figure's site?"
"Naturally,I remember. But the ancient remnant tribe there isn't easy to deal with."
"Hmph,I won't be the only one entering the secret realm when the time comes... Naturally, someone will help us clear the obstacles." Lin Xi gave a sinister smile. Using others as tools was something Sons of Destiny excelled at. But before that, he had to obtain the Undying Heart Flame here in the Sunset Mountains and then secure a place in the top hundred of the Myriad Sects Assembly to have a chance to enter the Tianyuan Secret Realm. And given Ling Xiao's status, he would certainly enter the secret realm too. When that time comes... that place would become the burial ground for this Ancient Clan heir.
"Alright, Xi'er. Since we know the location of the secret realm, everything is much simpler. As long as I can fuse that Dao Principle Spirit Fruit this time, I can lend you a hand then. For now, focus your mind on the Undying Heart Flame before us. You must know, although this Spiritual Fire's ranking isn't as high as the Primordial Emperor Flame, its power is strange and unpredictable. It's a rare opportunity, especially for those who cultivate soul power. Since you wish to inherit my alchemical prowess, you cannot neglect soul cultivation."
"Spirit Elder,rest assured. I have already practiced the Soul Sword Art to the third form. With a bit of luck, if I can find another Soul Stone, I might even master the fourth form." A soul light flashed in Lin Xi's eyes. An invisible, fierce power instantly swept out, slashing a hundred-zhang crack in the space before him.